The push to turn Tamworth’s Banksia Mental Health Unit into a drug and alcohol detoxification facility has been raised in the NSW Parliament.
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Posted inInverell, Parenting and kids
Inverell Mountain Bike track reopens after club reforms
The Inverell Mountain Bike Track has reopened after the local club reformed, securing a new licence agreement with council.
Posted inArmidale, Education
UNE Chancellor resigns early
The University of New England has announced the resignation of Chancellor Dr Sarah Pearson after just over a year in the role.
Posted inAgriculture, Education, Tamworth
Young people and industry to take centre stage at Tamworth Agricultural Careers Expo
More than 1,300 students will connect with agricultural employers, innovators and educators at Tamworth’s largest agricultural careers expo.
Posted inIndigenous, Inverell Shire
UNE hosts Myall Creek symposium focused on practical action
UNE’s Myall Creek Memorial Symposium will bring together First Nations and non-Indigenous leaders to advance truth-telling, reconciliation and practical action.
Posted inIndigenous, Moree
Aboriginal women to gather on Gamilaraay Country for historic water justice gathering
Aboriginal women from across the northern Murray–Darling Basin will gather in Moree to strengthen their voice on water.
Posted inGood News, Inverell, Sport
Regional volleyball thriving as Inverell teams lead New England charge
Regional volleyball is gaining serious momentum across the region, and Inverell’s young players are leading the charge.
Posted inArts, Competitions and free stuff, Tamworth
Search begins for Australia’s next Toyota Star Maker
Could you be Australia’s next country music star? Entries are now open for the 47th Toyota Star Maker competition, with a prize package worth more than $100,000.
Posted inAnimals, Education, Warialda
Warialda community invited to meet AKF Koala All Rounder during local visit
AKF’s Koala All Rounder, Sarah, will visit Warialda on 8–9 June to meet the community and discuss local koala conservation efforts.
Posted inAccidents and road closures, Armidale
B-Double crashed into Armidale viaduct
There was quite a scene after a B-Double with a load of cement crashed into the Armidale viaduct.